“In the midst of Syrian infighting, a mortar shell fired by the Syrian Army struck near an [IDF] outpost at Tel Azeka,” IDF spokesman Brig.- Gen. Yoav Mordechai said. “In light of the policy instituted by IDF chief of Staff Lt.- Gen. Benny Gantz, a warning round was fired back into Syria. We don’t believe it caused injuries or damages.”

“We didn’t continue firing, because this was one mortar shell we were responding to,” another IDF source said. “We will not accept any firing into our territory. This was a signal to the Syrians, that we will not be so forgiving of everything that lands in a territory.”

Well, so far it's status quo for that area. I really don't see all that much happening or ramping up. It's very difficult to have a "major" escalation within hours, because major events take days and months, not hours (unless it's a strike on Iran, but I doubt it). I don't think much will come of this latest incident of mortar strikes. I just hope I'm correct.

JUST IN...absolutely jack shit will happen within hours. Most you idiots will learn/get bored with these imminent attack/ market meltdowns etc etc BULLSHIT. For the rest you fucknuts theres no hope for you

"The conversation apparently began with President Obama criticizing Sarkozy for not having warned him that France would be voting in favor of the Palestinian membership bid in UNESCO despite Washington’s strong objection to the move.

The conversation then drifted to Netanyahu, at which time Sarkozy declared: “I cannot stand him. He is a liar.” According to the report, Obama replied: “You’re fed up with him, but I have to deal with him every day!”

The remark was naturally meant to be said in confidence, but the two leaders’ microphones were accidently [sic] left on, making the would-be private comment embarrassingly public."

The Palestinian factions in Gaza Strip issued a statement Monday saying that "Israel will be held accountable for the latest round of escalation. The Palestinian people has the right to defense itself.

Literally, both Israel and Palestine are saying the exact same things. And rocket fire has continued even after the supposed declaration of cease fire

Where are all you Israel Haters? is this there fault too, now that Hamas has been rocketing and killing innocent civilians. Israel should defend itself!!

Quoting: Machine42

Somebody tried saying something about some guy named Jebus advising them the turn the other cheek and bless their enemies, but I wasn't there, so I dunno. In my book, God's Chosen People have an eternal green light to annihilate anyone who even looks at them wrong.

If I were in Gaza right now, with a family. This is the time to gtfo now. Even if nothing takes place.Remember the horror that happened last time Israel bombed them and killed men, women, and children.

PLease Gaza, get out for your kids!

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 26789990

So, when Fakestinian suicide bombers blow up an Israeli school bus full of kids or a vegetable market full of Israeli women do you comment on the horror of it?Heaven forbid Israel should defend itself, right?

Patriotism is supporting your country always -- and your government when they deserve it. Mark Twain

Those who beat their swords into plowshares usually end up plowing for those who kept their swords. -Benjamin Franklin

"Environment Minister Gilad Erdan, an influential member of Netanyahu's Likud party, said the briefing was meant to prepare world opinion for "what is about to happen," adding there might be a major Israeli escalation within a few hours.Hamas bears responsibility. The heads of Hamas should pay the price and not sleep at night. I expect to see not just a return to targeted killings, but also to very wide activity by (the army)," he told Israel Radio.

Netanyahu said a million Israelis - around one-eighth of the population - were in danger from rocket attacks.

Israeli tanks shelled Gaza City on Saturday killing four civilians and injuring at least 25. Israel's army said it was responding to a missile attack on an Israeli military jeep which injured four soldiers.

Gaza factions fired dozens of rockets into Israel in response to the deaths, and Israel launched an airstrike early Sunday which killed two members of Islamic Jihad's military wing.

Israel launched multiple airstrikes on the Gaza Strip overnight Sunday, with no injuries reported, and 11 rockets have been fired from Gaza since Monday morning. One rocket struck a home in the city of Netivot at around 7 a.m., causing material damage.

Hamas took part in missile launches over the weekend but Monday's attack was claimed by the Shura Council of the Mujahedeen, a Salafi organization that rejects Hamas's authority.

Israel has been deploying its Iron Dome rocket interceptor, air raid sirens and blast shelters, but eight people have still been wounded by the salvos.." [link to www.maannews.net]

If I were in Gaza right now, with a family. This is the time to gtfo now. Even if nothing takes place.Remember the horror that happened last time Israel bombed them and killed men, women, and children.

PLease Gaza, get out for your kids!

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 26789990

So, when Fakestinian suicide bombers blow up an Israeli school bus full of kids or a vegetable market full of Israeli women do you comment on the horror of it?Heaven forbid Israel should defend itself, right?

:gold magen:

Quoting: my 2 cents

If you'd steal my country and you'd kill my family and friends, I'd be the first to sacrifice myself, as long as I take as many as I can with me.